Advocacy journalism is a genre of journalism that takes a neutral view on a topic usually for social or political purposes. It only talks about the facts and tries to keep political stance out of their judgement. In today’s world, we seem to lack these types of journalists at first glance. You see news stations like Fox News or NBC News who are dedicated to their political agendas, but if you look more closely you can find journalists who follow the traditions of Dorothy Day and Meridel LeSueur. Another journalist like this was Hunter S. Thompson. Best known for his writing style gonzo journalism, his work about the motorcycle gang the Hell’s Angles, and the movie about his life Thompson has made important strides in journalism in his life.
